Desert Vista Thunder head football coach Scooter Molander has stepped down after one season with the team and is set to join Queen Creek’s staff, according to Zach Alvira.
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After being knocked out during the 6A semifinals in 2019, Desert Vista has netted a 9-28 record over the last four seasons.
The team had four different head coaches during that span before Molander arrived at the school.
Molander was hired at Desert Vista after spending time as head coach of the Eastmark Firebirds. Molander led the Firebirds to a 3A state championship in 2022.
Eastmark Firebirds
2022 3A State Champions #QCleads pic.twitter.com/l4tyEFVG6m— QCUSD Athletics (@QCUSD_Athletics) November 27, 2022
Despite the success he had with both Eastmark and Brophy College Prep, Molander’s season with the Thunder did not go similarly. The team finished with a 2-8 record, missing the playoffs completely once again.
Molander will now be a part of the Queen Creek Bulldogs’ staff as offensive coordinator/associate head coach.
The Bulldogs are also coming off a rough 3-8 season where they missed the playoffs. Molander will attempt to bring success to the program as he’s done in the past.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering the Arizona State Sun Devils, Phoenix High School Sports, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
